As MPs prepare for a new Parliamentary session next week, sources indicate that Liberal MP Dan McTeague is promoting a new IP and Anti-Counterfeiting Caucus. In a letter to MPs, McTeague points to the recent Committee reports on counterfeiting and argues that: From the findings of these reports and from […]
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The CARFAC – LAC Copy-Fight
Jeremy deBeer provides some much needed perspective on the CARFAC warning over a Library and Archives Canada copyright license. DeBeer notes that the contract is indeed overbroad, yet so too were CARFAC's exaggerated claims over the impact of signing the license.
Kapica on Canadian Wireless Data Rates
The Globe's Jack Kapica renews concerns that the iPhone won't come into the Canadian market until wireless data prices come down.
Fair Use at the NY Film Festival
BoingBoing points to this YouTube video involving Brian De Palma and references to the inadequacy of fair use.
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The Edmonton Sun reports that the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is investigating a complaint related to the distribution of Jewish New Year cards from Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The card raised questions in my household as well – where did Harper get data on Jewish addresses?
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